1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford 12 M | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | 12 M | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3210 mm |